MCI to MSP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 632 km (393 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (MSP to MCI).
How far is it from Kansas City to Minneapolis?
The great-circle distance between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 632 km (393 mi, 341 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from MCI to MSP?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MSP is roughly north of MCI.
How is the MCI to MSP route written in code?
The pair is written MCI-MSP in IATA codes and KMCI-KMSP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Kansas City International Airport is MCI (KMCI), Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is MSP (KMSP).
| MCI | MSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Kansas City International Airport | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field |
| ICAO code | KMCI | KMSP |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,026 ft | 841 ft |
| Rank by connections | #216 | #60 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MSP sits 185 ft (56 m) lower than MCI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MCI to MSP
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kansas City from Minneapolis?
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) are 632 km (393 mi, 341 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MCI to MSP?
A typical nonstop flight between MCI and MSP takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MSP from MCI?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) lies roughly north of Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
Which airlines fly MCI to MSP?
2 airlines appear on the MCI-MSP route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines.
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